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# Senior Program Manager at Quantum Space

Department: Operations

Compensation

$180,000 – $225,000/yr

**Location**
: Essex, Maryland

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: May 1, 2026

## Description

Quantum Space is hiring a Senior Program Manager to own the technical, cost, and schedule delivery of spacecraft and subsystem development from early architecture through launch and commissioning. The role leads cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and test teams; manages milestones, risks, customer reviews, reporting, and mission assurance; and contributes to proposal development. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline, at least seven years of satellite or spacecraft program management experience including launch or on-orbit operations, and strong systems engineering, I&T, or instrument development expertise. The position is based in Rockville, Maryland or Hawthorne, California, with a base salary of $180,000 to $225,000 and medical, dental, vision, HSA, leave, 401(k) matching, and equity benefits.

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